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Pierre Clostermann's fascinating career and achievements

Pierre Clostermann was one of the most high-profile Free French World War Two pilots. In the centenary year of his birth, Malcolm V Lowe examines this fascinating aviator’s career and achievements

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FLYPAST CLASSICS: Arado Ar 234

The Arado Ar 234 has a special place in aviation...

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Aircraft profile: Dassault Mirage III

Mirage III series single-seaters were significant members of the world-famous line of delta-winged warplanes produced in France by Dassault. Malcolm V Lowe tells their story

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FlyPast Classics: Griffon-engined Seafires

Marrying the Rolls-Royce Griffon powerplant with the already successful Merlin-engined Supermarine Seafire...

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Debden Eagles

The 4th Fighter Group was one of the US Army Air Forces’ premier combat units...

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FlyPast Classics: Tony’s Trials and Tribulations

Malcolm V Lowe explains how Japan’s uniquely powered Ki-61 Hien...

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BATTLE OF BRITAIN AT 80: Messerschmitt Bf 110

Messerschmit ’s Bf 110 was the Luftwaffe’s much-vaunted twin-engined heavy fighter...

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BATTLE OF BRITAIN AT 80: Eagles' Nests

Edging closer to their ultimate goal of invading Britain...

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B-17 at 85: Mediterranean Mud-Movers

Boeing’s B-17 Flying Fortress is most celebrated for its strategic...

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FlyPast Classics: The Brilliant Barrel

Sweden’s small yet forward-looking aircraft industry became a world leader...